Controlling the Lion, Continued

The various methods used to control the lionfish are interesting as companies are creating competitions and derbies to eradicate the lionfish species, but are also giving cash incentives to appeal to persons more to make them more interested.

A very close friend of mine who is studying in New York knows someone studying Marine Biology and more specifically, studied the lionfish. She said that she did diving and was taught to kill lionfish on sight. She also mentioned that when they use harpoons to kill lionfish, the sound it makes attracts sharks and these sharks, then feed on the lionfish! On hearing this, I went on to do further research and found this interesting video about persons further teaching sharks and eels to prey on lionfish!



I also stumbled upon the REEF’s (Reef Environmental Education Foundation) official website, where they have information about lionfish derbies, educating persons on how important it is to get rid of the invasive species, lionfish-  Information about Lionfish Derbies. 
On the website, you can also report a lionfish sighting, where they would go to the site that the person saw it at, and hunt the fish- Reporting an Invasive Sighting.
There’s even links that can take you to another tab if you’re interested in hosting a lionfish derby or taking part in it! I admire these companies because they are showing initiative and are making steps in the right direction of trying to control these fish. 

Comments

  1. BriannaNovember 8, 2018 at 3:38 PM

    Wow!! I’m intrigued!!

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  2. UnknownNovember 8, 2018 at 3:41 PM

    Wow that was very interesting. Really enjoyed the video! Excited to see what happens next!

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  3. UnknownNovember 9, 2018 at 6:22 AM

    Very interesting. Had me captivated from the beginning to the end. Looking forward to future posts. Keep up the excellent work.

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  4. UnknownNovember 9, 2018 at 7:55 PM

    Really great blog! Keep up the good work!

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  5. UnknownNovember 10, 2018 at 1:21 PM

    Thank you Andreas!

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  6. Raeann Gervais November 11, 2018 at 8:05 AM

    Interesting blog post! Loved the video.

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